FUSSY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Fussy

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfʌsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please

Short Definition:

fastidious about one's needs or requirements

Examples:
  • he is very fussy about what he eats
  • bream are not fussy eaters and generally eat what's available
Definition:

full of unnecessary detail or decoration

Short Definition:

full of unnecessary detail or decoration

Examples:
  • she describes her own style as elegant chic, simple not fussy
  • I hate fussy clothes
Definition:

(of a baby or infant) prone to crying or being upset; irritable

Short Definition:

(of baby) irritable

Examples:
  • the rocker has a calming vibration setting that helps soothe fussy babies
  • fussy toddlers who won't stand still for one picture

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